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GHz
2,4
802.11g
Wireless-G
Router for Mobile Broadband
WIRELESS
User Guide
Model No.
WRT54G3G-VN
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of Californ
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this User Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 6 The Router’s Ports 6 The Router’s LEDs 7 The Router’s Data Card Slot 8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 9 Overview 9 Hardware Installation for Use of the Mobi
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering 38 The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ 39 The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS 39 The Administration Tab - Management 41 The Administration Tab - Log 42 The Administration Tab - Diagnostics 43 The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults 44 The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade 44 The Administration Tab - Config Management 44 The Status Tab - Mobile Network 45 The Status Tab - Router 46 The Status Tab - Lo
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband List of Figures Figure 3-1: The Router’s Ports 6 Figure 3-2: The Router’s Front Panel 6 Figure 3-3: The Router’s LEDs 7 Figure 3-4: The Router’s Data Card Slot 8 Figure 4-1: Connect Your Computer 10 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 10 Figure 4-3: Connect the Broadband Modem 11 Figure 4-4: Connect Your Computer 12 Figure 4-5: Connect the Power 12 Figure 4-6: Diagram for Connection to Another Router 13 Figure 4-7: Connect Another Router 13 Figure 4-8: Connect Yo
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure 5-17: Setup Tab - Advanced Routing (Router) 26 Figure 5-18: Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings 27 Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Personal) 28 Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal - TKIP) 28 Figure 5-21: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Personal - AES) 28 Figure 5-22: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA2 Enterprise) 29 Figure 5-23: Wireless Tab - Wireless Security (WPA Enterprise - TKIP) 29 Figure
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Figure 5-51: Status Tab - Wireless 48 Figure C-1: Upgrade Firmware 67 Figure E-1: IP Configuration Screen 69 Figure E-2: MAC Address/Adapter Address 69 Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address 69 Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List 70 Figure E-5: MAC Address Clone 70
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband. The Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband will allow you to network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet access, files and fun, easily and securely. How does the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband do all of this? A router is a device that allows access to an Internet connection over a network. With the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broa
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Linksys recommends using the Setup CD-ROM for first-time installation of the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, then use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband. What’s in this User Guide? This u
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for your Ethernet Adapter. This appendix describes how to find the MAC address for your computer’s Ethernet adapter so you can use the MAC filtering and/or MAC address cloning feature of the Router. Appendix F: Glossary This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking. Appendix G: Specifications This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Router. Appendix
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name shared by the wireless devices belonging to the ssid (service set identifier): your wireless network’s name. same wireless netw
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband laptop computers, PCI adapters for your desktop PCs, and USB adapters when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. The Router will also communicate with the Wireless PrintServer and Wireless Ethernet Bridges. When you wish to connect your wireless network with your wired network, you can use the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband’s four Ethernet LAN ports. To add more ports, any of the Router's LAN ports can be connected to any of Linksys's switches. Wit
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband The Router’s Ports The Router's ports and Reset button are located on the side panel with the antenna port. Figure 3-1: The Router’s Ports Antenna The antenna port is where you will attach the Router’s antenna. Security Bracket Internet The Internet port is where you will connect your broadband Internet connection, if you are using broadband WAN service. Ethernet 1, 2, 3, 4 These port
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband The Router’s LEDs The Router’s LEDs are located on the Router’s other side panel. Figure 3-3: The Router’s LEDs Data Card Button This button allows you to connect to and disconnect from the mobile network (you can also connect and disconnect using the Basic Setup tab of the Router’s Web-based Utility). POWER Green. The POWER LED lights up and will stay on when the Router is powered on. When the Router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during every boo
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband The Router’s Data Card Slot The Router’s Data Card slot is located on the Router’s top panel. Figure 3-4: The Router’s Data Card Slot Data Card Slot Insert the mobile broadband data card (available separately) into this slot if the Router will connect to a mobile broadband service. Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 8 The Router’s Data Card Slot
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Chapter 4: Connecting the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Overview This chapter includes three sets of instructions. Follow the instructions for your configuration. If the Router will use the mobile broadband service only, follow the instructions in “Hardware Installation for Use of the Mobile Broadband Service.” If the Router will be the only router in your network and you have a broadband modem, follow the instructions in “Hardware Install
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 4. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. Figure 4-1: Connect Your Computer IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power 5. Connect the power adapter to the Router's Power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Only adapter that is supplied with the Router. Use of a use the power adapter supplied with the Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product dama
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem 1. Power down your network devices. 2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place for the Router is usually at the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations. 3. Attach the antenna and fix its direction. Try to place the Router in a position that will best cover your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better th
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband 5. Connect your network PCs or Ethernet devices to the Router’s numbered ports using standard Ethernet network cabling. 6. Connect the power adapter to the Router's Power port, and plug the other end into an electrical outlet. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Router. Use of a different adapter may result in product damage. Proceed to the section at the end of this chapter, “Placement Options.” IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power adapter th
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Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router Broadband Before you install the Wireless-G Router for Mobile Broadband, you will need to check if the default IP address of Modem Internet the other Router is 192.168.1.1. If so, there will be an IP address conflict with the new Router. Follow the instructions below to change the default IP address of the existing Router to 192.168.2.1. NOTE: Steps 1-4 are instructions for a typical Linksys router; h
